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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.61 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.74, 1,658.61 and 489.32 is: 733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.74 : 1,658.61 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.74/1,658.61 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.74x = 1,658.61 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.74x = 811,582.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,582.75/1,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.97

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